Flights to Taipei

Taipei Airport: If you’re heading to Taipei, you’ll want to fly into the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, one of three international airports in Taiwan. Most of our flights to Taipei fly into here, luckily, since the Taipei airport has free showers, a library, a garden and small art galleries! Once you’re in Taipei, you can take a bus or the metro from the airport to downtown. The Taipei Airport Metro runs from the airport to Taipei main station, where you can connect with other metro lines to get throughout the city. You can buy your tickets for the 35-minute trip for about $5! (Note that this train doesn’t run between midnight and 6am. But you can catch a cab at any time.) Pro tip: definitely get an Easy Card–you can store money on it to use for public transportation in Taipei, and you’ll get discounts and free bicycle rentals too! Only staying in Taipei for a few days? Invest in a Taipei pass, which allows you unlimited rides on public transportation within a specified time period.

Taipei Hotels: Taipei has a great nightlife, but we all have to sleep eventually. Stay close to all the energy and excitement of downtown without breaking the bank at some of Taipei's best budget hotels. Check out The Grand Hotel, an iconic landmark hotel with traditional architecture. Plus, it’s super close to local night markets and museums and provides a free shuttle to a local MRT station to make your airport trips even easier. Hoping for a room with a view? The Capital Hotel has private balconies attached to every room (perfect for those skyline Insta shots). For a good budget option, try the CU Hostel: still in the hustle and bustle of downtown, but offers budget options, like dormitory-style rooms. Now you can spend less on sleeping and more on sushi.

Food and Drink in Taipei: If you’re visiting Taipei, you’d better come hungry! There’s no shortage of places to eat in Taipei, morning or night. Breakfast is a pretty big deal here—check out Fuhang Doujiang for a traditional Taiwanese breakfast (just prepare yourself for the long lines—it’s a favorite among locals). The popular night markets are another can’t miss for street food in Taipei. Want to get a (literal) taste of the local culture? Hit up the Shilin or Ningxia night markets and fill up on local specialties like stinky tofu or oyster omelets before heading out for a night on the town. For an extra dose of good luck, legend says that a serving of pig knuckles with noodles will do the trick. Want a taste of Taipei’s late-night scene? Revolver is one of the best live music bars in the city, hosting both indie and touring bands and known for being one of the best underground music venues in town.

Taipei Must See: Start your Taipei sightseeing tour with the iconic Taipei 101 tower. With 101 floors, the Taipei 101 is an iconic symbol of Taipei’s modern culture. Jet up 89 floors in one of the world’s fastest elevators (reaching 37mph!) to the observatory deck and take in 360° views of downtown. Or capture the scenery of Taipei by hiking the Xiangshan Hiking Trail and taking some Insta-worthy pics at the top of the Taipei skyline. Immerse yourself in Taiwanese history and culture at the National Palace Museum—one of the largest of its kind, housing over 3,000 years of Chinese history. Tired of museums? Think again with some of Taipei’s unusual museums. Visit the Beitou Hot Spring Museum or try your hand at making your own pineapple shortcake at the Kuo Yuan Ye Museum of Cake and Pastry.